JAZZ & BLUES 2021

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From the EDITOR 4 The response to the return of Jamaica Jazz and Blues has been overwhelming! Music lovers from all walks of life, at home and abroad have expressed excitement and anticipation of the return of the festival. Co-producers Adrian Allen and Marcia McDonnough were somewhat hesitant when they floated the idea in August, but the enthusiasm with which it was received encouraged them to take the leap. Seven months later, the festival is about to be staged and we are all waiting with bated breath. The journey has been fraught with challenges and doubt, but those negatives were outweighed by a can-do attitude, positive vibes and hope. The early months saw the “challenges of getting the necessary funding. Many companies do not understand the benefits of the virtual space as they do the physical....they are not accustomed to doing activations that are digital and even though the virtual space can easily give them tens of thousands more viewers they are uncomfortable with the unknown. Covid-19 presented many difficulties including an uncertain financial environment”, shared Marcia. There have been many high points too, like “meeting the artists and discovering their talent and just watching as the presentation comes together. Becoming excited about viewing it even though we have been working on it for so long. And, of course, slowly but surely garnering the support of those loyal sponsors, many of whom supported the festival before and are now back on board”. March 4-6 will see the virtual extravaganza in which the team will “Bring the Magic Back”; three nights of a wealth of diverse talent, most of which comprise new and emerging performers coming to the main Jamaica Jazz and Blues stage for the first time, the exceptions being Richie Stephens and Jon Secada. Jazz & Blues Riddims will be sharing the experience of combining all the elements to bring you the vibrant, seamless package of world class entertainment while also celebrating the essence of our island home. We will introduce the performers. We will reminisce about the glorious days of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues, tracing the story from its emergence as Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues, highlighting outstanding acts and the ambience of the memorable venues. We will celebrate the team that made it happen – our sponsors, marketing and production teams. We will walk you through the virtual Artisan Village which offers outstanding and exquisitely crafted Jamaican pieces ranging from leather masks, backpacks and handbags to intricately designed jewelry, beautiful footwear and aromatic oils. With the thousands of international individuals that will make up our audience, we optimized the opportunities provided by the virtual platform to showcase the many delights Jamaica has to offer through two special features – “Circle Jamaica with Richie Stephens” and “Stay With Us” hosted by Tami and Wayne Mitchell. Richie visited several world-renown features of the island – Dunn’s River Falls, Rick’s Café, Fern Gully, Blue Hole. Tami and Wayne popped into a number of hotels including Royalton, GeeJam, and Moon Palace. Most important, we pay tribute to two iconic individuals who impacted the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival – founder, the late Butch Stewart and Toots Hibbert, stellar performer. Be sure to join us for the three awesome nights, March 4-6 <strong>2021</strong> when we “Bring the Magic Back”. Maxine McDonnough
Credits PUBLISHER Pelican Publishers Limited CREATIVE DIRECTOR Maxine McDonnough EDITORIAL TEAM Maxine McDonnough Marcia McDonnough Nicole deGale MARKETING / SALES Marcia McDonnough Dallion Francis Yolande Rattray-Wright COVER, GRAPHICS ART, LAYOUT Nicole Williams c/o Pelican Graphics Your PHOTOGRAPHY Adrian Creary Many photographs were retrieved from our archives Jazz & Blues Riddims Magazine is published at the behest of the event organizers. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage retrieval system without written permission from the organizers. © <strong>2021</strong> Pelican Publishers Limited Good Business Opportunities Strong Returns Premium Location www.dobusinessjamaica.com
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Page 12 and 13: Tribute to BUTCH STEWART JAMAICA JA
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